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US imposes sanctions on Rwanda military over east Congo fighting

A Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) soldier stands in position at the Grande Barrier border amid clashes between M23 the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), at the border crossing point at Gisenyi, in Rubavu district, Rwanda, January 29, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya
A Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) soldier stands in position at the Grande Barrier border amid clashes between M23 the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), at the border crossing point at Gisenyi, in Rubavu district, Rwanda, January 29, 2025. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya

Rwanda seeks arbitration over cancellation of asylum deal with UK

Two inflatable dinghies carrying migrants make their way towards England in the English Channel, Britain, May 4, 2024. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe
Two inflatable dinghies carrying migrants make their way towards England in the English Channel, Britain, May 4, 2024. REUTERS/Chris J. Ratcliffe

Democratic Republic of Congo’s human statue becomes Afcon’s most famous fan

Michel Kuka Mboladinga has earned fame as the fan who stands completely immobile throughout his team’s games.
Michel Kuka Mboladinga has earned fame as the fan who stands completely immobile throughout his team’s games.

UN says Burundi overwhelmed as tens of thousands flee Congo violence

Foreigners who had been stranded during clashes between members of the Alliance Fleuve Congo AFC-M23 Movement who took over Uvira town from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), walk to cross the border point in Uvira, on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, in South Kivu province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
Foreigners who had been stranded during clashes between members of the Alliance Fleuve Congo AFC-M23 Movement who took over Uvira town from the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (FARDC), walk to cross the border point in Uvira, on the shores of Lake Tanganyika, in South Kivu province, in the Democratic Republic of Congo December 14, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer

Rwanda-backed M23 group says it has begun leaving seized Congo town

Rwanda's actions in eastern Congo violate accords, Rubio says

FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame hold a signed document during a signing ceremony at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Donald Trump, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo Felix Tshisekedi and President of Rwanda Paul Kagame hold a signed document during a signing ceremony at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., December 4, 2025. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque/File Photo

US accuses Rwanda at UN of leading region toward war

FILE PHOTO: United States Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks during a meeting at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: United States Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz speaks during a meeting at U.N. headquarters in New York City, U.S., September 23, 2025. REUTERS/Shannon Stapleton/File Photo

Congo rebels enter strategic town as peace deal crumbles

U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance meet Democratic Republic of the Congo's Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington D.C., June 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno
U.S. President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance meet Democratic Republic of the Congo's Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwanda's Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe (not pictured) in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington D.C., June 27, 2025. REUTERS/Ken Cedeno

Congo President Tshisekedi accuses Rwanda of violating peace deal

Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi delivers a speech during the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium October 9, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman
Democratic Republic of the Congo's President Felix Tshisekedi delivers a speech during the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium October 9, 2025. REUTERS/Yves Herman

Trump hosts Congo, Rwanda leaders in latest push for peace

Since taking office in January, Mr Trump's administration has intervened in conflicts from the Middle East to Ukraine and beyond.
Since taking office in January, Mr Trump's administration has intervened in conflicts from the Middle East to Ukraine and beyond.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.